Itinerary
- Day 1
Stockholm
You'll have the day to yourself in Stockholm, a city spread across nearly 25,000 islands. Wander through the old streets to see royal heritage sites, or head down Drottninggatan (Queen Street) where you'll find shops, bars, and cafes. This is your time to explore without a guide, so you can move at your own pace.
Optional Activities
- Stroll through charming streets and discover the city's royal heritage
- Wander along Drottninggatan (Queen Street) with shops, bars, and cafés
Landmarks Drottninggatan 
- Day 2
Stockholm
Your taxi driver picks you up at the hotel and takes you to the small port for the Royal Canal Cruise. During the cruise, you'll learn about Stockholm's history while moving through the water. The city sits across 14 islands between Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, which is why people call it the Venice of the North. After you get back, the rest of the day is open for you to explore on your own.
Included Activities
- Royal Canal Cruise with commentary on city history
Optional Activities
- Explore Stockholm at own pace after the cruise
Landmarks Lake Mälaren Baltic Sea - Day 3
Stockholm to Oslo
Head to the train station to catch the high-speed train to Oslo. The ride is comfortable and takes you through scenic countryside as you travel from Sweden into Norway. When you arrive, check into your hotel. From there, you have free time to see the city center, visit the harbor, or relax in one of Oslo's many cafes. You'll meet your tour leader either this afternoon at the hotel or at breakfast tomorrow morning.
Included Activities
- High-speed train journey from Stockholm to Oslo
Optional Activities
- Wander through Oslo city centre
- Visit the harbour front
- Explore Oslo's cafés
- Day 4
Oslo
Meet your local guide at hotel reception and head out for a three-hour city tour starting at 11:00 am. You'll see Frogner Park with its Vigeland sculptures, the Royal Palace, City Hall, and Akershus Fortress as you learn about Oslo's highlights and what makes the capital so important to Norway.
Included Activities
- Three-hour guided city sightseeing tour of Oslo (11:00 am start)
- Visit Frogner Park with Vigeland sculptures
- See the Royal Palace
- See City Hall
- Visit Akershus Fortress
Landmarks Frogner Park Vigeland sculptures Royal Palace City Hall Akershus Fortress - Day 5
Oslo - Myrdal - Flåm - Balestrand
In the morning, board the Bergen Railway and travel through dramatic mountain scenery to Myrdal station high in the mountains. From there, you'll switch to the Flåmsbana Railway, one of the world's steepest and most beautiful train rides. You'll pass sheer cliffs, waterfalls, remote farms, and go through 20 tunnels as you descend to the fjord village of Flåm. Later, take a fjord cruise from Flåm to Balestrand, sailing through the Sognefjord with tall peaks all around you.
Included Activities
- Bergen Railway train from Oslo to Myrdal (departing 08:25, arriving 13:03)
- Flåmsbana Railway from Myrdal to Flåm (departing 13:27, arriving 14:25)
- Fjord cruise from Flåm to Balestrand (departing 15:30, arriving 16:50)
- Free time to explore Flåm village
Optional Activities
- Visit Supphellebreen and Båyabreen glaciers with coach transport and museum entrance included (advance booking recommended)
Landmarks Flåmsbana Railway Aurlandsfjord Sognefjord Flåm village Supphellebreen Glacier Båyabreen Glacier 
- Day 6
Balestrand
Take it easy this morning in Balestrand and explore the village and fjord area at your own pace. You can walk along the water, check out local art galleries, or just sit back and soak in the peaceful setting. If you want, there's an optional half-day trip to Fjærland where you can see where a glacier meets the fjord.
Optional Activities
- Stroll along the waterfront
- Browse local art galleries
- Relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere
- Half-day excursion to Fjærland & Glacier Experience - scenic boat journey through Fjærllandsfjord, shuttle bus to Norwegian Glacier Museum with panoramic film on Jostedalsbreen Glacier, interactive exhibits, coach to Supphellebreen and Båyabreen glaciers, and boat return to Balestrand (coach transport and museum entrance included, advance booking recommended due to limited availability)
Landmarks Fjærllandsfjord Norwegian Glacier Museum Jostedalsbreen Glacier Supphellebreen Glacier Båyabreen Glacier - Day 7
Balestrand to Bergen
Walk from your hotel down to the pier and board a scenic express boat to Bergen. As you travel along the Sognefjord, you'll see tall cliffs, charming villages, and quiet Nordic scenery the whole way. Once you arrive, leave your bags at the hotel and meet your local guide at reception for a walking tour. You'll see the Hanseatic Bryggen with its colorful wooden buildings, St Mary's Church, Håkon's Fortress, and the busy Fish Market.
Included Activities
- Express boat from Balestrand to Bergen (departing 07:50 am, arriving 11:50 am)
- Walking tour of Bergen with local guide
- Visit Hanseatic Bryggen with colourful wooden warehouses
- Visit St Mary's Church
- Visit Håkon's Fortress
- Visit Fish Market
Landmarks Sognefjord Hanseatic Bryggen St Mary's Church Håkon's Fortress Fish Market - Day 8
Bergen
You have the full day free to discover Bergen, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a major gateway to Norway's fjords. Walk through the UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf, browse the Fish Market, or take the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen for views of the city and fjords below. Optional activities are available if you want to do more.
Optional Activities
- Wander through UNESCO-listed Bryggen Wharf
- Browse the lively Fish Market
- Take the Fløibanen funicular up Mount Fløyen for panoramic views
- Bergen Food Tour at 15:00 (approximately 3 hours) - discover the city's culinary traditions and local flavours with an expert guide
- Fjord Cruise to Mostraumen at 14:00 (approximately 3 hours) - cruise through narrow fjords and past cascading waterfalls
Landmarks Bryggen Wharf Fish Market Fløibanen funicular Mount Fløyen Mostraumen - Day 9
Bergen to Stavanger
After breakfast at the hotel, head south toward Stavanger, Norway's oil capital. Make your way to the pier and board the ferry for a 5 hour 30 minute coastal journey. While you sail, you'll see Norway's rough coastline with islands, quiet inlets, and wild natural areas. When you reach Stavanger, go to your hotel on your own. Private transfers can be arranged ahead of time if you prefer.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry from Bergen to Stavanger (5 hour 30 minute voyage)
Optional Activities
- Arrange private transfer to hotel in advance
- Day 10
Stavanger
Take a memorable cruise through the Lysefjord on a battery-powered boat that runs almost silently. You'll board right from the city center and head into the heart of Norway's quiet fjord landscapes. After passing under the Lysefjord Bridge, steep cliffs surround you. The crew will navigate toward Fantahålla cave, and soon you'll see Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock), which rises 604 meters above the fjord. The fjord also has spectacular waterfalls like Hengjanefossen, where the captain gets close enough for you to feel the spray. In spring and summer, watch for goats on the mountainsides and possibly sea eagles, seals, or porpoises.
Included Activities
- Lysefjord cruise aboard a battery-powered boat
- Pass under the Lysefjord Bridge
- Visit Fantahålla cave
- View Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock)
- View Hengjanefossen waterfall
Landmarks Lysefjord Lysefjord Bridge Fantahålla cave Preikestolen Hengjanefossen waterfall - Day 11
Departure
The tour ends after breakfast. Depending on when your flight leaves, you might take one last walk through the city, browse design shops, wander through charming neighborhoods, take in the architecture, or spend time at one of the many cafes and bars around town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Browse local design boutiques
- Wander charming streets of Oslo
- Admire the city's elegant architecture
- Relax at cafés and bars
